Please help me decide! Vintage Alhambra Guilloche Necklace vs Mini Frivole Necklace + Earrings

[bluestars8]

Hello! First time to post here in the VCA forum! I do a lot of reading here before making any purchase, appreciate everyone's posts as they are super helpful. My birthday is coming up, so was looking at possible birthday gifts from my husband (I get to choose, lol). I was looking at the Vintage Alhambra Guilloche necklace in yellow gold, which I think is so beautiful. I was also looking at the Mini Frivole Necklace and matching Mini earrings, in yellow gold. The mirror finish looks so pretty to me. Which do you think is the better purchase?

I have a pretty small and simple jewelry collection... I work from home so I only really wear jewelry for dinners out and special occasions. I have the Vintage Alhambra, YG MOP, matching it with the Sweet Alhambra YG MOP earrings (my ears are on the small side so I chose the smaller earrings). Those 2 are my only VCAs. I lean towards classics, focusing mostly on earrings and necklaces. Some of my other necklaces I have to give an idea of my style: the Cartier Love necklace and the Tiffany Smile necklace (small), all in yellow gold.

If I do get the Guilloche necklace, I plan to wear it with my diamond earrings, as I do not think they sell Guilloche earrings in Sweet size? Having a hard time deciding, so any thoughts would be much appreciated! I do plan on visiting the VCA boutique to purchase, and hopefully see them in person, but I do know sometimes these items wouldn't be available in the store to see first. Thank you!

 

[EpiFanatic]

I vote for mini frivole and earrings. Just seems more versatile and your style.

 

[VCA_20052022]

I vote for frivole (small model for pendant and mini for earrings). I prefer the small model frivole pendant over the mini version. Personally, I find the mini model too tiny to be wore as a standalone necklace unless you love dainty jewelry.

 

[Louish]

I actually prefer the Guilloche as I find the frivole a bit too feminine. It also seems to layer well (if that’s your thing)

 

[pinkdewy]

Since you already have the Vintage MOP, I vote for the frivole set.
I also have the Vintage MOP and sweet earrings but I never wore them together.
I've come to realise I don't like the vintage pendant as much as I thought I would.
I wear my sweet necklace so much more.
Have fun birthday shopping

 

[bluestars8]

Thank you so much, everyone! I really appreciate all your feedback. Will be making an appointment with my SA soon, hopefully I'll get to check out the pieces!

 

[rosebean]

since you already have VA MOP, I vote for mini frivole as well. the 3 D design is so beautiful and sylish.

 

[yuzulife]

From a variety standpoint, I'd get the frivole set also for the reasons stated above.

Do you have a boutique where you can go and try them on, if they have them available? Sometimes seeing them in person and trying them on could provide a clear answer. Of course, if you end up loving both, there's always future holidays/occasions where your husband could gift the runner up to you.